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'Dragon,' 'elephant' cooperation most rational choice

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Following the rise of China and India, the comparison in the development of the two counties has become a hot topic over recent years. Some Western media agencies have hyped the so-called competition between the dragon and the elephant as well as the dragon and the tigers and have fabricated the "prospect" for conflicts between China and India.

For instance, a famed British magazine recently published a cover story with an eye-catching headline asserting that China and India are rivals in Asia in many respects, and both are afraid of being surrounded and isolated by the other.

It is evident that in terms of China's development and Sino-Indian relations, some Westerners and media agencies are bound by traditional thinking. They tend to overly exaggerate the two countries' differences in ideology and values, adhere to the obsolete geopolitical concept that two neighboring powers are bound to be rivals and even have ill intentions to take third-party profits from the rivalry. Such views are not only outdated but also against the history and reality of the development of Sino-Indian relations.

As Asia’s two major countries, Sino-Indian relations have continued to progress in the new century. In June 2003, leaders of the two countries signed the "Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation between China and India,"marking a new stage for the all-around development of the bilateral relations.

In 2005, China and India jointly declared a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity. Today, the two countries have had various types of bilateral communication channels, such as strategic dialogues, defense and security consultations, meetings of special representatives on the border issue and they conduct smooth exchanges in various areas and at different levels.

Objectively speaking, Sino-Indian relations have experienced some ups and downs and now there are still some issues to be resolved. However, both sides are working together to eliminate these obstacles. Judging from the developing trend of the world, peaceful development and cooperation has become the mainstream. Sino-Indian relations cannot depart from the mainstream, and neither side is willing to deviate from it.

Leaders of the two countries and some far-sighted people understand that China and India are great developing countries and share common interests. The prerequisite of developing Sino-Indian relations is for each to not regard the other as a threat with a foundation based on the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence."

The healthy development of relations is beneficial to both sides as well as to Asia and the rest of the world. These common interests are the key to solve differences and conflicts between the two countries and promote bilateral relations. It is normal that there is competition between the two countries in the global market but competition does not mean confrontation. China and India have their own advantages and disadvantages, so they can learn from each other, showing their own special advantages.

Asia and the world have enough space for them to grow. Common development of the two countries is consistent with their common interests and also is a rational choice for both sides.

'Dragon,' 'elephant' cooperation most rational choice - People's Daily Online
 
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That's right. :cheers:

The West wants to contain Asia, by causing all of us to fight each other. That way, they will kill two birds with one stone, and get rid of the two major economic superpowers of the future.

Why compete with us, when they can just trick us into killing each other off? Soon they won't even be able to compete with us, and this will be their only option.
 
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this is a fantastic effort by the Official Chinese media......its an effective propaganda counter to the so called western analysts'.....prediction of an indo-china conflict.....
 
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yes, i agree....dragon and tiger need to stay together, grow together and make an impression in this world.....that two giants and cooperate and exist together just like their old civilizations.
 
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till now,i have seen post of chinese guys,they are not that kind of which i used to think abt them.they are more mature and decent.atleast i have got this frm this forum.
the need is india have to change his stance which takes china as enemy due to 1962 war
 
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I feel we can have union which free the movement of people, money and companies. This way we would have access to cheap technology (sorry I knew cheap product too).

My only view in this regard is that before I die, I see union of China and India in future. I know India doesn't stand with China but its people does.
 
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I feel we can have union which free the movement of people, money and companies. This way we would have access to cheap technology (sorry I knew cheap product too).

My only view in this regard is that before I die, I see union of China and India in future. I know India doesn't stand with China but its people does.

Sorry I just noticed your avatar are you a Jain by any chance?
 
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I feel we can have union which free the movement of people, money and companies. This way we would have access to cheap technology (sorry I knew cheap product too).

My only view in this regard is that before I die, I see union of China and India in future. I know India doesn't stand with China but its people does.

Maybe not a "union" but I would certainly like to see some real "friendship" in the future. :cheers:

The good thing is that in my experience, Chinese people and Indian people (as individuals) tend to get along with each other very well. Personally some of my best friends growing up, were Indians who were born right here in Hong Kong.

The political issue.... is that as long as India and Pakistan remain hostile to each other, being friendly with one will end up annoying the other one. It's a difficult situation for everyone involved.
 
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Sorry I just noticed your avatar are you a Jain by any chance?

Yes I am. But to me only that matters is Non-Violence towards animals and People. I am not attached with them religiously. So you may consider me Jain or just follower of one principle of non violence and vegetarianism.

Maybe not a "union" but I would certainly like to see some real "friendship" in the future. :cheers:

The good thing is that in my experience, Chinese people and Indian people (as individuals) tend to get along with each other very well. Personally some of my best friends growing up, were Indians who were born right here in Hong Kong.

The political issue.... is that as long as India and Pakistan remain hostile to each other, being friendly with one will end up annoying the other one. It's a difficult situation for everyone involved.

See, may be I want union because I want access to China and explore it & off course it is advantages to me :azn:. I want that our people visit to china and than want politics on the basis of economy rather than religious.
 
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Maybe not a "union" but I would certainly like to see some real "friendship" in the future. :cheers:

The good thing is that in my experience, Chinese people and Indian people (as individuals) tend to get along with each other very well. Personally some of my best friends growing up, were Indians who were born right here in Hong Kong.

The political issue.... is that as long as India and Pakistan remain hostile to each other, being friendly with one will end up annoying the other one.

actually you know what it isnt really a zero sum game ......if the Chinese Administration wants it can manage a balancing act between Good relations with India and extensive help to pakistan.....this was the case for several years during the Vajpayee administration......I still remember news reports of a positive developement in the border talks when JN Dixit was the GoI negotiator....recognizing Tibet by India and China reciprocating on Sikkim was an all time high..... but
in recent times there has been a spate of unwanted incidents which has apparently soured the once thriving relationship( we were supposed to even engaged in a "Strategic Bilateral Partnership " of sorts ) ......Really hope that cooler heads prevail in both the Administrations paving the way for a bright Asian future ......:cheers:
 
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